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Heroic MedPacks

Most RLSH tend to carry some sort of first aid on them.  All RLSH that I have asked, have stated that they are First Aid, CPR, AED certified through the Red Cross, at the minimum.  At the end of the post, I’ll have links to various training programs, most of which are either online or are online/in-person.


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When you put your medpacks together, make sure you have a good pack for it.  It should be something that can attach to a belt without sliding around.  If it slides around, see if you can use some velcro or snaps to hold it in place.  If you are new or are interested in putting together some sort of medpack, I have some lists for you.  The first part is “definitely have” and the second part is “extra useful stuff”.  These lists are geared for real life superheroes. 


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Definitely Have

  • Nitrile gloves (multiple pairs)

  • 1-way valve CPR shields (multiple pairs)

  • Bandaids

  • Gauze pads (not loose)

  • Cloth tape

  • Bleed control gauze (for wound packing)

  • Ace bandage

  • Tourniquet

  • Space blanket

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Narcan


You’ll notice that there are no medicines listed here.  You should not be giving out medicine to anyone, even basic pain relievers (i.g. Advil, Tylenol, Bayer, etc) since you don’t know if it will negatively affect them. Also, if you don't know what something is and you don't know how to use it, DO NOT HAVE IT. Everything you carry should be something you know how to use.


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Extra Useful Stuff

  • Blister pack

  • SAM splint + Super wrap

  • Skin glue

  • Mini-closure strips

  • Burn gel

  • Hydration drink packets (with electrolytes)

  • Snake bite kit

  • Bug bite kit

  • Saline (eye wash)

  • Glowstick

  • Instant Cold Pack


Training

  • Red Cross - First Aid/CPR/AED, lifeguard, severe trauma first aid, bloodborne pathogens, etc

  • My Medic - Gunshot wound training

  • Alison - Health, safety, nutrition, etc

  • Hazmat School - DOT, OSHA, EPA, first responder courses


If you think I missed something or if you would like more information on something, please let me know. Leave a comment.


Hopefully this was helpful and can help you build out a solid medpack.

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